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Unit E, Hirwaun Industrial Estate, Hirwaun, Aberdare CF44 9UP
This state-of-the-art facility enables us to:
Trial regional warm-water species in a cost-effective manner for our clients worldwide.
Asia is a hugely developing market for aquaculture. By working with major SEA corporations, governments and start-ups, we have become recognised as an industry expert and set the benchmark for high-quality R&D in sustainable aquaculture research.
We have a highly experienced team of researchers able to assist you with your project. We offer an end-to-end service, our work is fully insured, and we are in full compliance with all relevant regulations. We work for international private organisations, universities and NGOs, providing top quality, bespoke, in-vivo studies.
When you work with us, we will keep you informed about all developments during the trial as they occur. We can supply up-to-date information partway through, allowing you the flexibility to make minor adjustments if desired.
We can accommodate a large range of tropical aquaculture species using our monitored and regulated systems and, with multiple systems, we can accommodate virtually any trial you require.
We are happy to discuss any trial ideas and designs you have.
We will help you achieve the maximum impact for your research.
We are committed to providing you with a high quality and professional service but also value for money.
We offer a complete service to our clients and partners, and are happy to accommodate any ideas you may have or any species you are interested in including in your trials.
Our full end-to-end service consists of:
Full protocol prior to trial start, discussed, approved and signed by both parties.
Experimental feeds formulated and manufactured on-site.*
Interim reporting on the progress of the study.
Contracting and managing all external laboratory analyses.
Statistical analysis of data.
A full raw dataset and final report detailing findings, agreed and signed by both parties.
At Pontus Research, we are specialists in our field. We have extensive experience in carrying out R&D on novel feeds, ingredients and additives including:
Please ask about any species requirements you have as we will happily look to accommodate your needs. Our Singapore site focuses mainly on tropical marine species, including:
Testing of new or improved pigmentation additives from various sources
Flesh and skin colour analysis using specialist photography and software
Feeds formulated to replicate available feeds while reducing pigmentation costs
Trials looking at digestibility of nutrients from whole feeds or test ingredients
Specialist feeds designed using incorporating indigestible markers
Retention of digested nutrients in the fish can also be assessed though whole-body analysis
Data collected to include Specific Growth Rate (SGR), Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) and Feed Intake (FI), among others
Regular weighing events ensure we are able to keep our clients updated on progress and emerging trends
Microbiome (skin and gut)
Immunity markers
Histology and analysis of organs
Condition factor
Assessed using adapted tanks and CCTV to monitor and quantify reactions and behaviours
Can be a first step to testing a product before longer term trials
Our Singapore facility is owned and maintained by the Marine Aquaculture Centre on St John’s Island. Some systems are available only with advance booking but contact us with your requirements and we will always do our best to accommodate you.
The state-of-the-art research systems include 5 purpose-built and bespoke Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) which provide the highest levels of biosecurity and control, allowing us to accommodate a huge variety of warm water species.
Each system is continuously monitored with frequent water testing, daily clinical assessments and system checks, pre-emptively mitigating any changes that could impact your trial.
Once a trial is completed, the entire system is cleaned, bleached and checked for integrity, ensuring no chance of cross-contamination.
Using RAS technology ensures that the fish are maintained under optimal conditions with minimum stress and intervention. However, should certain clients or trials require it, we can run some systems on a flow through basis. Our results are fully representative and scientific integrity is maintained at all times.
All the systems have these key features:
Our core research systems are suitable for a range of trial types, including:
Experimental tanks range from 200 to 1000 litres allowing for a wide range of sizes and life stages of many species to be maintained under optimal conditions.
System Features:
The facilities consist of a core system, M1, and four further systems available by advance booking.
S1
24 x 200L square flat-bottom tanks
Our core system for the highest quality warm water species research
Ideal for trials with intermediate life stages
Max. 8 treatments (with 3 replications)
S2
36 x 200L rectangular conical-bottom tanks
Ideal for trials with intermediate life stages
Max. 12 treatments (with 3 replications)
S3
20 x 300L circular conical-bottom tanks
Fitted with modified Guelph waste collectors for faecal sampling
Ideal for trials with intermediate to larger life stages
Max. 6 treatments (with 3 replications)
S4
40 x 1000L circular tanks
Fitted with modified Guelph waste collectors for faecal sampling
Ideal for trials with larger life stages
Max. 13 treatments (with 3 replications)
S5
32 x 1000L circular tanks
Fitted with modified Guelph waste collectors for faecal sampling
Ideal for trials with larger life stages
Max. 10 treatments (with 3 replications)
S4 and S5 can be run as 72 x 1000L circular tanks with shared water and filtration systems
Max. 24 treatments (with 3 replications)
An experimental-scale feed mill is also available on site.
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